SMRTR TechJan 29, 2026Futurism

Elon Musk Shutting Down Tesla Car Factory to Manufacture Robots Instead

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced the company will end production of its Model S and X luxury vehicles next quarter, marking a dramatic shift away from car manufacturing toward AI and robotics. The company's Fremont, California factory will be converted to produce Tesla's humanoid robot, Optimus, with Musk targeting one million units annually as a long-term goal. This pivot comes as Tesla faces its first-ever annual revenue decline and steep profit drops amid brand damage and increased competition.

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